Chrysophyta

A family of microscopic freshwater EUKARYOTA, commonly known as golden algae. They share many features with the BROWN ALGAE but are planktonic rather than benthic. Though most are photosynthetic, they are not considered truly autotrophic since they can become facultatively heterotrophic in the absence of adequate light. In this state they can feed on BACTERIA or DIATOMS.

Year introduced: 2011 (2004)

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Tree Number(s): B01.750.150

MeSH Unique ID: D044523

Registry Number: txid2825

Entry Terms:

• Algae, Golden-Brown
• Algae, Golden Brown
• Golden-Brown Algae
• Chrysophyceae
• Golden Algae
• Algae, Golden

Previous Indexing:

• Algae (1969-2003)

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Eukaryota
Stramenopiles
Chrysophyta
Ochromonas